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3 best moves the Browns made in the NFL Draft

By Rucker Haringey

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: James Hudson #55 of the Cincinnati Bearcats recast at the conclusion of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: James Hudson #55 of the Cincinnati Bearcats recast at the conclusion of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /
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James Hudson, Cleveland Browns
MOBILE, AL – JANUARY 30: Offensive Lineman James Hudson III from Cincinnati of the American Team during the 2021 Resse’s Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the campus of the University of South Alabama on January 30, 2021 in Mobile, Alabama. The National Team defeated the American Team 27-24. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

1. James Hudson

Hudson may not play a single snap for the Browns during his rookie season. He still has a chance to become the unquestioned star of this draft class. Landing a potential starter at left tackle in Round 4 is a big potential win for Cleveland.

The former Cincinnati star isn’t ready for serious NFL snaps. He’s a raw prospect that needs significant coaching at the next level before he’s playable as a pro. He still has all of the physical tools NFL scouts look for in a top-notch blindside protector.

Cleveland is blessed with a pair of top-quality tackles with Jedrick Wills and Jack Conklin. That gives the Browns coaching staff plenty of time to work with Hudson before he’s thrust into the limelight. It’s an ideal landing spot for a player with tons of potential who needs serious skill refinement.

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Some teams might have needed a tackle drafted in Round 4 to play right away. Hudson would have been a bad pick for those teams. The patience the Browns can exercise in his development makes it a home run selection for Cleveland. Don’t be surprised if Hudson emerges as a high-level starter at tackle for the Browns before his rookie contract expires.

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